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What wheels to buy on a budget?

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tires' started by dcinaustin, Feb 8, 2008.

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Which wheel is best for the money?

  1. Rota Grids

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  2. MB Drift

    14.3%
  3. Drag DR-16

    28.6%
  4. Exel GT-S

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  5. Real JDM Used Wheel.

    57.1%
  1. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    I like all three of these wheels equally and was wondering if anyone knew of any reasons why I should not consider them, I know their not real JDM wheels! (Hey I'm on a bit of a low budget here) All opinions welcome, Thanks!

    First up are the Royal Black Rota Grids (about $110 ea.)
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    Next are the MB Drift rims from Discount tire ($103 ea.)
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    These are Drag DR-16 ($99 ea.)
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    And last is the Exel GT-S I have been told that these are very heavy and that they dent really easly ($91 ea.)
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  2. Deibidosan

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    DR-16s look nice. my friend has red ones on a white DA. looks clean! :D
     
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  3. CLUTCHONE

    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    None of the ABOVE

    It would Be Cheaper to Buy the REAL Rims Used with Tires Included then Take the Extra Money and Rims to a Decent Body Shop and Have Them Refinished for a Small Amount or Switch Colors for a Smaller Amount... Than to Spend $600+ (Rotas Isnt Cheap Anymore) for Knock Offs and then Have to Spring an Extra $200+ for Tires to Fit them... If you do the Math You Break Even or Come Out Better Getting the Real Thing Used... Some Used Rims Dont Require a Body Shop Just a Little Elbow Greese w/ Wheel Cleaner to Get them Clean Just Like New... :googly:


    The Used Wheel Thread Link

    Here is a Pic of the Used Wheels Available at RBmotoring
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  4. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    I couldn't find any used real rims from those links that were what I'm looking for in my price range all the ones I saw that I did like were either SOLD or like $1800+.

    I sent an email to a Rota dealer to see if they have the Boost in a 16x7 in black with a polised lip I like those alot too but didn't know if they had the color I want... Im still waiting for a reply.
     
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    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    Wait!!!

    How Much are You Looking to Spend I Will Find Cheap JDM Rims For You..:rocks:
     
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  6. dcinaustin

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    About $500 to $600 I think it's kind of obvious what I'm looking for, 16x7 with 4x100 bolt pattern glossy black with a polished lip.

    Thanks!
     
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    Great...

    Please Give Me 1-2 Days I will give you a List of Links... :rocks:
     
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  8. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    Cool...Thanks!
     
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    EastEndMotorSports New Member

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    too bad he drives a civic and not a prelude or accord. the bolt pattern wont fit, he needs 4x100 not 4x114.3. nice offset though.
     
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    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    Ok...

    True Slight Over Sight... :computerrage:

    The Other Links Posted has 15 & 16 (4x100) for Sale under $600.
    I would Post Pics but Its an Easy Search... :rocks:

    There are Sick Wheels EveryWhere for Under $600 It Just Takes a Sec to Search.
     
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  13. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    I've been searching like crazy but everything I find that I like is out of my price range I did find a couple that I really like for an ok price but the I have to pay shipping on top of the $600 so that kinda fucks things up for me.

    I need tires really really badly, my car has the "wahbbles" so I don't have long to wait for rims.

    I plan on buying everything the day that I get my income tax, I would love to be able to get some JDM wheels but the bottom line is I just want a decent looking car to get me from home to work and back, I'm not looking to impress anyone...just me.
     
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  14. dcinaustin

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    Well it looks like I'm getting wheels that no one voted for LOL...oh well I like em!

    I'm going with the MB Drifter, I just like that 5 spoke look a little more than the 10 spoke of the DR-16... I should be getting them some time next week!

    Thanks for all the input and attempts to help me get JDM wheels, if I weren't so impatient and running on shitty tires I might have waited but I'm happy with what I'm getting.
     
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  15. dcinaustin

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    Discount tire did not have the Mb or the Drag in stock so I went to a wheel shop down the street and got these insted.

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